All the Tri Deltas I know – from actives to alumnae, from “back east” to the “wild west” – are very passionate about fundraising for Saint Jude. I have no doubt they will reach their goal in ten years – if not sooner.

I know the Ole Miss Tri Delta Chi Chapter alone raised $143,500 for St Jude during the 2013-2014 school year! They are eager and excited to raise money for such an amazing cause! Visiting the St Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis was one of my daughters favorite activities she did with her Tri Delta sisters last year. The girls all left the hospital inspired and grateful for the small part they contributed to it.

I'm so proud of these girls and all the Tri Deltas nationwide for committing to this amazing goal!

Major fundraising campaigns such as those for universities do have what is known as a "quiet period" when major donors commit to large donations in advance of the campaign total announcement.

Tri Delta just completed the last campaign a short time ago. There was no quiet period. Chapters raise money at all sorts of events. Examples of these are pancake breakfasts, golf tournaments, baseball tournaments, charity runs, teeter totter contests and bake sales. Alumnae have dinner dances, sell holiday wreaths, St. Jude walks, charity breakfasts, online auctions, plant sales and other fundraisers. Some of these events involve alumnae and collegiate chapters working together.

Tri Delta is just one of the supporters of St. Jude Hospital. Chili's, Sigma Nu, Dominos Pizza, Radio One, Univision and other organizations have made pledges. It costs $1.8 million per day to run the hospital. Public donations provide 75% of the funds received each year. St. Jude is the only National Cancer Institute designated Comprehensive Cancer Center devoted solely to children.

St. Jude is a research hospital. Progress has been made in the fight against children's cancers. Overall survival rate for all children's cancers is now 80%. The survival rate of patients with acute lymphoblastic leukemia, the most common childhood cancer, has gone from 4% to 94% today.

It is positive part of Greek life to learn about the efforts of all NPC national organizations which provide support to charities through the efforts of both alumnae and collegiate chapters.

It was announced from the Delta Delta Delta national office slightly over $7 million dollars were raised in the 2014-2015 year. This does not include funds raised for Children's Cancer Charities or for the Delta Delta Delta Foundation.

Greek NPC alumnae and collegiate chapters across the country raise huge sums, donate time, give service hours and support our national philanthropic goals. It seems so few have any idea of these efforts by our combined groups for these charities.